Shigeru Ishiba

Japan’s Political Uncertainty Grows After Election Blow to Ruling Coalition

Japan’s political landscape plunged into uncertainty on Monday after a punishing electoral night for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner, Komeito, who lost their majority in the lower house amidst voter backlash over rising costs...
North Korea Accuses South Korea of Drone Incursions for Propaganda

North Korea Accuses South Korea of Drone Incursions for Propaganda, Warns of “Merciless Offensive”

North Korea has escalated its denunciations of South Korea, accusing Seoul’s military of repeatedly sending drones into North Korean airspace for politically motivated operations, according to a report by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday. North Korea’s...
China's Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in September; Factory-Gate Charges Continue Decline for 24th Month

China Loosens Grip on Private Tutoring as Economic Pressures Mount

China’s private tutoring industry is experiencing a quiet but clear resurgence following three years of regulatory pressure, as authorities pivot subtly towards supporting economic growth and job creation. Although no official statements have been issued, industry experts and insiders report...
China central bank

China’s Central Bank Broadens Monetary Policy Tools Amid Economic Challenges

China’s People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is adapting its monetary policy approach, introducing new methods to stabilize financial markets and enhance economic control as the nation navigates various economic pressures. In a recent move to boost liquidity management, the PBOC...
Japan general election

Japan Faces Political Uncertainty as Ruling Coalition Loses Majority in Parliament

In a dramatic turn of events, Japan’s political landscape is set for a shake-up after the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito failed to retain their majority in the recent parliamentary elections. This defeat marks the...
Election officers prepare to count ballots for the general election at a ballot counting centre in Tokyo, Japan

Yen Sinks to Three-Month Low as Japanese Stocks Surge Amid Political Uncertainty

The Japanese yen dropped to a three-month low on Monday, weakening by as much as 0.8% against the US dollar, as markets reacted to election results showing Japan’s ruling coalition, led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its partner...
Chinese Hypersonic Missile

United States Considers Deploying Patriot Interceptors to Counter Chinese Hypersonic Missile Threats in the Pacific

In the Indo-Pacific region, the United States is considering equipping its naval ships with Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors to counter potential Chinese hypersonic missile threats. According to recent reports, unnamed senior defense officials indicated that...
BrahMos Missile

Philippines’ BrahMos Missile Acquisition: A Strategic Move Hampered by Limited Operational Capabilities

The acquisition of BrahMos missiles by the Philippines marked a historic milestone for the Southeast Asian nation, making it the first international customer for this advanced missile system co-developed by India and Russia. This acquisition underscores the Philippines' aim to...
Japan general election

Japan’s Ruling Coalition Poised to Lose Parliamentary Majority, Setting Stage for Uncertain Political Future

Japan’s ruling coalition, led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito, is on the brink of losing its long-held parliamentary majority, as exit polls from Sunday’s general election indicate. The outcome threatens to upend Japan’s political...
South China Sea: China Fortifies Triton Island in Disputed Paracels; Satellite Images Show Military Build-Up Near Vietnam

South China Sea: China Fortifies Triton Island in Disputed Paracels; Satellite Images Show Military Build-Up Near Vietnam

Recent Satellite Images have revealed an accelerated Chinese military expansion on Triton Island, the closest landmass in the disputed Paracel Islands chain to Vietnam. This strategic base is poised to become a primary intelligence and defense center for Beijing in...
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